One of the most interesting things in this world is when we come to a place of peace and understanding. There is a saying “Just because we are the same does not mean we are equals”. On the surface, it would seem like a simple concept – but trust that it runs much deeper than… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Society
The Folly Of Unconditional Love
It is not uncommon to hear someone talk about a significant other – good or bad. Whether it’s about the kind of person they are or the things they do or the way they make them feel, most are not afraid on any level to discuss a significant other with anyone from a close friend… Read more »
New Year, Still Me
2016 is finally here and so many events are on the horizon. Donald Trump is running for president and the entire pool of political hopefuls are for lack of better word…trash. The “#BLACKLIVESMATTER” campaign is in full effect and the NFL playoffs are full speed ahead with some perennial teams in attendance and some long… Read more »
5 Reasons To Live In A Foreign Country
I know some of you have read the title and immediately thought, “There has to be a list of specific countries he is referring to.” You are correct. Any country that is not currently involved in a civil war, coup, hostile takeover, confirmed enemy of the United States etc. Despite popular belief, there are plenty… Read more »
Key & Peele – The End Of An Era
In 2005, when Dave Chappelle walked away from his enormously popular and groundbreaking sketch comedy show “Chappelle Show”, a void was left with a dire need to be filled. “Chappelle Show” wasn’t the first of its kind – but it was the first to be truly allowed no limits in terms of content and presentation…. Read more »
The Seven Types Of Friends
In 1984, the Brooklyn based hip-hop group Whodini released “Friends”. They told us that, “we all have them”. What they didn’t tell us, was that friends come in various shapes and sizes, for lack of a better term. As for myself, I keep a small group of friends that I feel I can always depend… Read more »
Relationship Rules For Peace During Football Season
Football season is upon us – what a glorious time of year. The sound of crowds cheering, pads colliding and helmets cracking is back. Order has been restored to the universe as we know it. But alas, the season can’t be perfect. There is an outlier among us. A heated force that must be addressed… Read more »
When “Love” Doesn’t Love You
Love. A four letter word that carries a great deal of weight whenever it is uttered from the human lips. Its mere mention can cause a smile. The pursuit of it can bring great joy. It can be the source of the highest highs and constant moments of happiness. But what happens when you think… Read more »
Rules For Dating An Older Woman
It is not uncommon in the dating scene to come across some incredibly beautiful women. There is something to be said for meeting a woman whose physical beauty transcends age. Take Jennifer Lopez or Halle Berry. Both women are in their late 40s by birthdate but hold it down like some women who are half… Read more »
Me And My Crazy World
One of the most interesting things about being a single man is when you come to realization that you have options of to choose who and how you want to date. Let’s be real – the world is filled with a bevy of beautiful women desiring and waiting for the right guy to come along… Read more »
A Letter To My Daughter
To my daughter, I am fortunate to have had only one of you. This is for two reasons. One, if I had to two daughters, I would be killing or threatening twice as many people on a daily basis. Secondly, how do you tell two women that they are the most beautiful you’ve ever… Read more »
The “Look Taken” Man
Recently, I encountered a conversation that threw me for a bit of a loop. A female colleague of mine made a statement that a guy “looked taken”. When further inquired, she stated that she couldn’t explain but that he just did. When I probed a few female friends about what “looked taken” meant, none of… Read more »
Fathers: Fact Or Myth
Every third Sunday in June is Father’s Day. It is a time of celebration for some. For others, it is a time of reflection. However you spend the day, it is interesting that Mother’s Day and Father’s Day share very little in common save for the idea that it is a time set aside to… Read more »
Where Did Hip-Hop Go?? Part I
“Times have changed… and it’s cool to look bummy and be a dumb dummy and disrespect your mummy. Have you forgotten… who put you on this Earth? Who brought you up right… and who loved you since your birth?”: “Hey Young World” – Slick Rick Recently, I turned on a local “hip-hop” station while driving… Read more »
Am I My Mother’s Keeper?
I was raised by a strong Black woman, who provided me with a very comfortable place to call home. Our home was the type of place that friends visited and didn’t want to go home. She had really made it into a nice haven from the world. I took pride in saying that our house… Read more »
Five Things She Won’t Understand About You
It is amazing that after all this time and so called “evolution” of the sexes, there is still some disconnect. There are just certain things men do or like to do that the woman in your life will not get. Obviously there are exceptions but all in all, she won’t always see eye to eye… Read more »
Quit Watching The News
Mainstream news is toxic. It floods our brain with bad news, constantly. Everything on The News is negative. Every so often, they will shine the light on someone who is making something positive out of a negative situation. Being positive about something negative doesn’t change the fact that it’s still negative. Think about it. What… Read more »
The Unforgivable Sin
We live in an unforgiving time for men where our mistakes are more pronounced and open than ever. Commit a crime as a public figure and TMZ will be all over it. Commit a crime as a non-public figure and a text message is sure to be sent informing those who know you about what… Read more »
Silly Questions That We All Should Ask – Part 1
Sometimes when you are alone with your thoughts, the weirdest questions come up. I know I’m not the only one that has these moments, I’m just one of few people not scared to admit it. I often find myself pondering the mysteries of the world that no one cares about. I believe that it’s my… Read more »
What Women Always Wanted To Know About Men Part II
Part II of these much debated questions that women have asked me to address on why men do certain things that we do. Question 6 Why do men always watch porn, when they could have a perfectly good woman at home to make love to? This question always seems to arise in all debates between… Read more »